CCP | College Credit Plus

Get a jump start on college at Cincinnati State - Earn College credit and High School credit at the same time!

College Credit Plus (CCP) is an Ohio statewide program that provides qualified students in grades 7-12 the opportunity to take college courses and earn both high school and college credit, at little or no cost to the student.

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Additional Information about Cincinnati State's CCP Program

Cincinnati State offers College Credit Plus opportunities to qualified students through a variety of experiences. Students can take courses at any of our four campus locations and online. In some cases students can take courses in the high school classroom through partnerships between Cincinnati State and their high school.

Courses offered in the high school are the same courses offered on Cincinnati State's campuses and are taught by high school teachers who have met rigorous college-level instruction standards established by the Ohio Department of Higher Education.

Benefits

Many courses available on campus or online

Opportunities to bring courses to the high school

Earn a year or more worth of college credit at Cincinnati State prior to graduation from high school

Engage with college professors

Access to college courses not available in your high school

Access to college resources (library, tutoring, activities)

Risks

Grades matter! Grades received through CCP participation are reflected twice – on college and high school transcripts

Grades earned in the college course remains a part of the student’s permanent record at the college

College transfer credits earned through CCP are generally accepted by most major institutions. However, credits are not always guaranteed for transfer toward private or out-of-state institutions. Students should check with institutions of interest regarding their transfer policies.

Students are responsible for transportation

Students could be held liable for the cost of CCP tuition/fees and should understand the reimbursement policy of their public high school, where applicable

The college schedule is the required schedule when enrolled in college courses on campus or online